Sensitrin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Levocetirizine HCl

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of allergy including rhinitis & chronic urticaria.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr 5 mg once daily. 6-11 yr 2.5 mg (¹/₂tab) once daily. Patient w/ renal & hepatic impairment, Mild 2.5 mg once daily, moderate 2.5 mg once every other day, severe 2.5 mg once every 3-4 days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Observe reactions from urticaria to anaphylaxis. Patients w/ end-stage renal disease (CrCl<10 mL/min), undergoing hemodialysis & childn w/ impaired renal function. Childn 6 mth-11 yr w/ impaired renal function.

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Special Precautions

May impair ability to drive & operating machinery. Concomitant use w/ alcohol & other CNS depressants. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Somnolence, fatigue, nasopharyngitis, dry mouth & pharyngitis.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased clearance w/ theophylline & ritonavir. Increased plasma conc & t_1/2 w/ ritonavir.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AE09 - levocetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sensitrin tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P1,800/pack)

Sensitrin

levocetirizine

Manufacturer:

Daewon

Distributor:

Littman